Bond set at $400,000 for man accused of helping murder suspect Markeith Loyd

ORLANDO, Fla. — A man accused of assisting a fugitive wanted in connection with two killings was in court at Wednesday asking for his bond to be set at no more than $10,000.

After a bond hearing, that at times became contentious, an Orange County judge set Zarghee Mayan's bond at $400,000.

Markeith Loyd, who is accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend in December and Orlando police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton on Jan. 9, is one of Mayan's former employees.

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Mayan is one of three people sitting in the Orange County Jail, accused of helping Loyd hide.

His attorney said Mayan only complied with Loyd out of fear for his safety and the safety of others.

Mayan is facing charges of accessory after the fact.

Investigators said he helped Loyd hide after Loyd killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in December.

They said Mayan provided Loyd with food after Dixon’s death and two days before Clayton’s death.

Mayan is the manager of Texas Fried Chicken, where Loyd had been working before he was named the suspect in Dixon’s death.

Mayan's attorney said he does not consider his client a flight risk because Mayan has family, including children, and manages the restaurant.

But the prosecution did not agree.

“The defendant also has ties to Afghanistan. I think we can all agree if the defendant goes to Afghanistan we’re never getting him back,” said an attorney in court.

Mayan’s sister-in-law, Bibi Mayan, testified on his behalf, saying he is the breadwinner of the family, makes $3,000 a month managing the chicken restaurant and has ties to the community,

“He works six days. One day when he’s off, he takes care of his kids,” she said.

She said he has no relationship with Loyd outside of work.

But prosecutors got her to admit Mayan that Mayan is also a part owner in a real estate corporation with rental homes, one of which is on Jackson Street.

A SWAT team searched the home over the weekend after investigators received word Loyd may have been spotted nearby.

The sister-in-law admitted Mayan carried large amounts of cash.

“Any idea where he could have gotten a large sum of cash like that?” asked the prosecutor.

“No, I don’t,” she said.

That ling of questioning prompted an outburst by Mayan’s brother.

“That’s what he was doing, collecting rent,” said Mayan.

Deputies escorted the brother out of the courtroom.

Loyd was captured Tuesday night at an abandoned home on Lescot Lane in Orlando.

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